Earl Grant to Clemson

[pogo]

What about an assistant from Winthrop? Particularly the one that would have the responsiblility of recruiting the state and the SE.

[The Mad Hatter]

What about an assistant from Winthrop? Particularly the one that would have the responsiblility of recruiting the state and the SE.

When Marshall left Winthrop, he brought Grant with him. If there was another guy on the Winthrop staff that he thought was as good as Grant, I think he would already be here.

[shoxlax]

My pick: Jammar Stegall

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

Good points, Aargh. And you're right about Lowery. He had Randy Watson who left for, I think, Southern Indiana a couple years ago.

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Didnt he play Joe the Policeman in the "What's Goin' Down" episode of That's My Mama.

[WuDrWu]

Something gives me the feeling we just lost a strong recruiter in the Southeast. Marshall has plenty of connections, but it seems a strong regional recruiter would be the attraction for Clemson going after Grant.

Losing an assistant shouldn't be taken lightly. The importance of an assistant is often overlooked by fans.

Bradley fans wanted to fire Les a few years ago. Then Les hired a supposedly retired assistant, started winning some games, and made a S16. Then that assistant retired again and Bradley moved right back into the middle of the pack in the Valley where Les has had them through his entire career. Now Bradley fans want to fire Les again. I think Lowery lost an assistant at SIU just before he imploded that program, but I'm not certain.

It's a big adjustment for a staff and affects everything from how recruiting is organized to how practices are set up and handled, to how game-time decisions are made. Grant has been Marshall's "guy" for quite a while now, so this may have an impact on the W/L record next year.

2 comments, not meant to be related at all.

1)Do not underestimate the position, influence and talent of Chris Jans.

2)Tad Boyle.

[ShockTalk]

Something gives me the feeling we just lost a strong recruiter in the Southeast. Marshall has plenty of connections, but it seems a strong regional recruiter would be the attraction for Clemson going after Grant.

Losing an assistant shouldn't be taken lightly. The importance of an assistant is often overlooked by fans.

Bradley fans wanted to fire Les a few years ago. Then Les hired a supposedly retired assistant, started winning some games, and made a S16. Then that assistant retired again and Bradley moved right back into the middle of the pack in the Valley where Les has had them through his entire career. Now Bradley fans want to fire Les again. I think Lowery lost an assistant at SIU just before he imploded that program, but I'm not certain.

It's a big adjustment for a staff and affects everything from how recruiting is organized to how practices are set up and handled, to how game-time decisions are made. Grant has been Marshall's "guy" for quite a while now, so this may have an impact on the W/L record next year.

When you talk about the impact of an assistant leaving, don't forget the effect many thought Tad Boyle's leaving had.

[pinstripers]

Wasn't Randy Watson in "Coming to America?"

[shockerfan]

Coach put a tremendous staff together pretty quickly when he came to Wichita St. I trust he will get the assistant he needs and wants without much of a problem.

[Good News]

Good points, Aargh. And you're right about Lowery. He had Randy Watson who left for, I think, Southern Indiana a couple years ago.

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Didnt he play Joe the Policeman in the "What's Goin' Down" episode of That's My Mama.

Yes, and he has a TON of AAU contacts in the Jackson Heights area.

In addition to believing that recruiting is our futuuuuuuuuure, that is.

[Kung Wu]

Coach put a tremendous staff together pretty quickly when he came to Wichita St. I trust he will get the assistant he needs and wants without much of a problem.

Heck why does he need to replace him? He has about 100 free assistant coaches right here on ShockerNet!

[Wuzee]

I vote for Ken Reeves from Carver High. Maybe he can bring Pettrino with him as an invited walk-on to infuse some toughness in this squad.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

sooooo miss that show

[Snapshot9]

I, too, think we should hire a Big Man and recruiting coach. I would think that X might have better offers than we could provide, but I think Cliff would be a good choice for a coach.

[pinstripers]

Just because Cliff was/is a big man, does not mean that he can TEACH it.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

Just because Cliff was/is a big man, does not mean that he can TEACH it.

for once you post something of value sir! (j/p at least it didnt have anything to do with transfers)

Just because you were a hell of a player doesnt mean can coach.

Buddy Bell
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson

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